Obituaries
Kenneth F. Pollatz
Jul 16, 2016
Kenneth F. Pollatz of Waukesha, died on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Linden Grove in Waukesha at the age of 95. He was born in Mellen, WI on October 29, 1920, the son of Arthur and Alice (nee Kennedy) Pollatz. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Army 836th Engineer Aviation Battalion on the Islands of the Southwest...
Lorna Schaefer
Jul 14, 2016
Lorna Schaefer, a longtime Waukesha resident was born to Eternal Life surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at her home at Avalon Square at age 88. She was born in the township of Byron, Fond du Lac County on April 15, 1928 the daughter of Phillip and Gertrude (nee Daniels) Koenigs. Lorna was a 1945 graduate of...
Harlow A. Kneser
Jul 10, 2016
On July 10, 2016, heaven embraced a new band leader. The family of Harlow August Kneser mourns the loss of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His engaging smile and joy of music will be remembered and cherished by all those who knew him. Harlow was born on July 6, 1924, the son of Edwin and Alona (Staatz) Kneser....
Katie A. Russo-Weidner
Jul 9, 2016
Katie A. Russo-Weidner, of Waukesha died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday July 9, 2016 at her home at the age of 71. She was born in Racine on January 21, 1945 the daughter of Stanley and Katherine (nee Jones) Roskowski. Katie owned the Bottle Stop on Grand Ave. for 24 years as well as the tanning salon Grand...
Donald F Gratz
Jul 5, 2016
Donald F. Gratz of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 64. He was born in Milwaukee on July 6, 1951 the son of John and Agnes (nee Scipior) Gratz. Donald worked at Walmart and most recently as the cleaning person at the Golden Corral Restaurant. He enjoyed attending Mass at St....
June E. Fryatt
Jul 1, 2016
June E. Fryatt (nee Shadewald) (nee Krause), of Waukesha died peacefully at Avalon Square on Friday, July 1, 2016 at age 98. She was born in Gotham in Richland County on June 14, 1918 the daughter of Frank and Mollie (nee Rohn) Shadewald. June graduated from Richland Center High School and later UW-Whitewater where she was a member of Sigma...
Marjorie Nelson
Jun 30, 2016
Marjorie Nelson, age 82, of Waukesha, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1934, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Willard and Marion (nee Kalupske) Nelson. She is survived by her sister Barbara (Rodolfo “Rudy”) Medrano; niece Christine Medrano; her deceased niece Rosemary (Kenneth) Reblin; nephew Rudy, Jr (Marta Volden) Medrano; great nieces,...
Jose M. Acosta
Jun 30, 2016
Jose Manuel Acosta, of Palmyra, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 44. He was born in Mexico on June 2, 1972 the son of Guadalupe Acosta Shanklin. Jose was a 1989 graduate of Waukesha South High School. For the past few years he was employed at the Smoke Pit in North...
Ruby E. Smyczek
Jun 30, 2016
Ruby Evaline Smyczek, of Mukwonago, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 surrounded by her family at AngelsGrace Hospice at age 85. She was born in Hillsboro, WI on December 6, 1930 the daughter of Gregory and Hazel (nee Markee) Jefferies. On December 18, 1976 she married Gordon Smyczek in Waukesha. Ruby worked for the Waukesha County Mental Health Center...
Douglas A. Buhrow Sr.
Jun 29, 2016
Douglas Allen Buhrow Sr. of Waukesha passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the age of 58. Doug was born on March 9, 1958, in Waukesha, the son of Harvey and Dona Buhrow. Doug is lovingly survived by his wife Peggy (nee Books) of 32 years, his children DJ (Erin) and Elisabeth, and grandson Andrew. He is further survived...
Bruce M. Otto
Jun 26, 2016
Bruce M. Otto, 80, of East Troy, WI and Bonita Springs, FL died Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his East Troy home. He was born on March 20, 1936, in Tomah, WI, the son of Ralph and Elizabeth (nee Richette) Otto. He was a 1954 graduate of Tomah High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Carroll University in 1958....
Ronald G. Sawchuk
Jun 24, 2016
Ronald G. Sawchuk died June 24, 2016 at Aurora Hospital Grafton at age 76. He was born August 26, 1939 in Cudahy, WI, the son of George and Mabel (nee Williamson) Sawchuk. Ron graduated from Cudahy High School in 1957. He spent his early years in the trucking industry as an owner operator and at Pressed Steel Tank and CW...
Florence A. Melster
Jun 20, 2016
Florence A. Melster of Waukesha passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at her home in Avalon Square at the age of 92. Florence was born at Ft. Lewis, Washington on December 31, 1923, the daughter of Jeanne (née Fulton) and Robert Cook. She was a graduate of West Division High School. Florence was united in marriage to John Melster...
Mike Burns Grimm
Jun 18, 2016
Mike Burns Grimm, a longtime Waukesha resident, died on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home at the age of 73. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids on November 28, 1942 the son of Glen and Rachel (nee Burns) Grimm. Mike was a 1961 graduate of Pacelli Catholic High School and a 1968 graduate of UW-Stevens Point. On March 26,...
Thomas Lee Evans
Jun 17, 2016
Thomas L Evans, of Waukesha, died on Friday, June 17, 2016 at his home at the age of 71. He was born in Waukesha on November 7, 1944 the son of Walter and Marie (nee Blank) Evans. On June 10, 1967 he married Susan Anderson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. Tom was a 1963...
Mary Sellars Boyd Leverson
Jun 16, 2016
Mary "Myra" (Née Boyd) Leverson passed away peacefully on June 16, 2016, age 90, on her own terms, on the 65th anniversary of her marriage to her college sweetheart, Leonard O., whom she now joins. Loving mother of Len (Susie) and Amy (Kris Obernyer). Grandmother of Trevor (Dr. Jennifer Kickendahl), Elizabeth, Emily, and Hannah. Survived by her sister Nan (Earl)...
Anthony "Tony" V. Mikutis
Jun 14, 2016
Anthony "Tony" V. Mikutis, of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 79. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 2, 1936 the son of Anthony and Elizabeth (nee Stankus) Mikutis. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On July 18, 1992 he married Judy Pat (nee Schneider)...
Bonnie A. Fictum
Jun 13, 2016
Bonnie A. Fictum, age 65 died Mon., June 13, 2016. Born on Aug. 2, 1950 to Milton and Marjorie (nee Scholz) McCullen. She was a 1968 graduate of West Allis Central High School. She worked for 20 years at Homan Jewelers in West Allis and also at Margaret’s Flower Shop. She was a diehard Packers fan. Loving mom to Brian...
Ruth I Berry
Jun 10, 2016
Ruth I. Berry of Arbor Vitae, WI passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the age of 80 years. She was born in Boone, Iowa on September 11, 1935 to Harold and Hazel (Nee Doran) Stotts. Ruth was passionate about the outdoors, particularly fishing, and was a talented carver. She is sadly missed by her...
Laura Ann Struve
Jun 10, 2016
Laura Ann Struve, of West Allis, formerly of Waukesha, found peace on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 47. She was born in Waukesha on May 26, 1969 out of love to Blayne and Marge (nee Dabel) Struve. Laura loved life, cooking and was always kind to others. She was a member of the Community...
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